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Downside of yo-yo dieting is rise in heart disease risk

Gaining, losing even 10 pounds is problem for healthy weight women, study suggests

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HEART HEALTH  Yo-yo dieters, even if they’re not overweight, could be placing their heart health at risk.

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By Laura Beil

- More than 2 years ago

NEW ORLEANS — A new study highlights just how bad yo-yo dieting might be.

Women who repeatedly lose and regain as little as 10 pounds may have a higher likelihood of sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease — even if their bodies stay within the range of recommended weight.